Pedro Acosta: “Strange” problem caused first tough MotoGP race in a “long time”
Pedro Acosta described the Japanese Grand Prix as his first “tough” race in a “really long time”, as a “strange” issue left him struggling in seventh place.
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page 1 of 2Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error
KTM rider Pedro Acosta has criticised Alex Marquez after the Gresini Ducati rider took out both Acosta and Fabio Di Giannantonio on the first lap of the Motegi sprint on Saturday.
- critical toward Àlex Márquez · 94%
- favorable toward Pedro Acosta · 72%
MotoGP Japanese GP: Marquez defeats Moreira for sprint victory
Marc Marquez closed the gap to world championship leader Jorge Martin by claiming victory in the sprint race at Motegi on Saturday.
- neutral toward Rafael Márquez · 95%
MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez defeats Diogo Moreira in sprint
Marc Marquez closed the gap to world championship leader Jorge Martin by claiming victory in the sprint race at Motegi on Saturday.
- neutral toward Marc Márquez · 99%
Marc Marquez vows to go on "attack" after declaring Pedro Acosta fastest at Japanese GP
Marc Marquez says he will go on the “attack” from Saturday onwards at the Japanese Grand Prix, admitting he faces a deficit to KTM rival Pedro Acosta.
- neutral toward Marc Márquez · 95%
Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole
Pedro Acosta has a familiar good feeling aboard his KTM RC16, as he looks to back up his breakthrough victory with another at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
- favorable toward Pedro Acosta · 86%
How Pedro Acosta's unique riding style is making the difference at KTM
Pedro Acosta is the fastest KTM rider and the benchmark for the Austrian marque. His first MotoGP victory at the brand’s home race in Spielberg was the high point so far.
- neutral toward KTM · 84%
Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on the same MotoGP bike
Pedro Acosta’s decision to join Ducati for MotoGP 2027 was motivated by a desire to beat Marc Marquez on the same machinery rather than a more lucrative contract, according to his current team KTM.
Marc Marquez now counting Pedro Acosta as MotoGP title contender
Marc Marquez believes Pedro Acosta has firmly entered the 2026 MotoGP title fight following his maiden premier-class victory at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Why KTM must stay humble after Acosta’s win and learn lessons from the past
Until this weekend, KTM's last MotoGP victory had come courtesy of Miguel Oliveira, in the 2022 Thai Grand Prix - a race heavily affected by rain. That same Sunday at Buriram, Pedro Acosta finished 16th in the Moto2 race.
Why KTM must stay humble after Pedro Acosta’s win: lessons from the past
Until this weekend, KTM's last MotoGP victory had come courtesy of Miguel Oliveira, in the 2022 Thai Grand Prix - a race heavily affected by rain. That same Sunday at Buriram, Pedro Acosta finished 16th in the Moto2 race.
What Pedro Acosta told himself to avoid repeating his “most embarrassing mistake”
Pedro Acosta told himself that another crash in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix could see him reach the end of his third MotoGP season without a grand prix victory.
MotoGP Austrian GP: Acosta finally claims maiden win
Pedro Acosta claimed his maiden MotoGP victory with a dominant performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin extended his points lead over Marc Marquez with second.
MotoGP Austrian GP: Pedro Acosta beats Jorge Martin to end wait for maiden win
Pedro Acosta claimed his maiden MotoGP victory with a dominant performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin extended his points lead over Marc Marquez with second.
MotoGP Austrian GP: Full starting grid
Jorge Martin will start MotoGP's Austrian Grand Prix on pole position after setting the fastest time in qualifying at the Red Bull Ring.
Acosta owns costly Spielberg sprint crash
Pedro Acosta has taken full responsibility for the crash that robbed him of certain victory in the Austrian MotoGP sprint race on Saturday.
Pedro Acosta blames dash check for Austrian MotoGP sprint crash
Pedro Acosta has taken full responsibility for the crash that robbed him of certain victory in the Austrian MotoGP sprint race on Saturday.
MotoGP Austrian GP: Martin claims sprint win after Acosta crashes out
Jorge Martin claimed an unlikely victory in the Austrian Grand Prix sprint after Pedro Acosta crashed out of the lead with three laps to run.
MotoGP Austrian GP: Jorge Martin wins sprint after Pedro Acosta crashes from lead
Jorge Martin claimed an unlikely victory in the Austrian Grand Prix sprint after Pedro Acosta crashed out of the lead with three laps to run.
MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix: Acosta tops Practice as KTM chases home win
Pedro Acosta completed a perfect first day at KTM's home race as the factory star led the way in Practice at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.